Canon XL1SA Instruction Manual

Also see for XL 1S: Brochure & specs Specifications Instructions Instruction manual Manual de instrucciones

Contents

Making a Sound Check .................................... 54Using the Custom Keys .................................... 55Changing the custom keys setting ................ 55Operating the CSTM KEY button ................ 56Fading In and Out Between Scenes .................. 58Using a Canon Speedlite for FlashPhotography (optional) .................................... 60Using the Color Bars ........................................ 61Recording the Viewfinder Information ............ 62Recording with the Interval Timer .................... 63Setting the Self-Timer ...................................... 64Using the DV Control ...................................... 65~ When Making Manual Adjustments ~Adjusting the Focus (for autofocus lenses) ...... 66Adjusting the Exposure .................................... 67Using AE Shift .................................................. 68Using the Custom Preset .................................. 69Using the Zebra Pattern .................................... 71Recording the PC Screen or other equipmentusing CLEAR SCAN ...................................... 72Adjusting the Gain ............................................ 73Adjusting the White Balance ............................ 74Playing back a Cassette .................................... 76Displaying Date, Time and Camera Data(Data Code) ...................................................... 79Searching the Tape(Photo Search/Date Search/Index Search) ...... 81Returning to a Pre-Marked Position.................. 82Connections for Playback on a TV Screen ...... 83Editing to a VCR .............................................. 84Dubbing to/from a Cassette with DigitalVideo Equipment .............................................. 86Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camera(Analog Line-in)................................................ 88Important Usage Instructions .............................. 2IMPORTANT SAFEY INSTRUCTIONS .......... 3Thank you for choosing a Canon ........................ 7Introducing the XL1S.......................................... 8Finding Your Way Around the XL1S .................. 9Attaching and Detaching the Color Viewfinder Unit ... 13Mounting and Unmounting XL Lenses ............ 14Adjusting the Color Viewfinder Unit ................ 16Attaching the Provided Microphone ................ 18Powering the XL1S .......................................... 19Loading a Cassette ............................................ 22Supporting the Camera...................................... 24Using the Menus .............................................. 25Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamps...... 30Setting the Date and Time ................................ 32Basic Recording ................................................ 35Zooming (for Zoom Lenses) ............................ 38Turning the SuperRange Optical ImageStabilizer On/Off (16× IS2lens) .................... 40Using the ND Filter (for appropriate lenses) .... 41Taking Still Pictures (Photo Mode) .................. 42Choosing the Movie Mode (Normal/Frame) .... 44Searching and Reviewing While Recording .... 45Using the Various Recording Programs ............ 46Easy Recording ............................................ 49Auto .............................................................. 49Manual .......................................................... 49Spotlight ........................................................ 49Giving priority to shutter speed(shutter-priority: Tv) .................................... 50Giving priority to the aperture(aperture-priority: Av) .................................. 50Selecting the Audio Mode ................................ 51Setting the Audio Input – Two Channel Recording .... 52Setting the Audio Input – 4 Channel Recording.... 53Introduction5EContentsIntroductionPreparationRecordingPlaybackEditing